Frederick Press-Leader

City Council votes to amend emergency proclamation

The Frederick City Council met in a regular session at 5:30 p.m April 28, 2020 at the Memorial Civic Center, 110 S. 17th St. in Frederick. This was the first in-person meeting since mid-March and … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 5/8/20 08:20 AM

Financial advisor gives report on City budget

The Frederick City Council met in a regular session at 5:30 p.m June 9, 2020 at the Memorial Civic Center, 110 S. 17th St. in Frederick. Wearing a mask is now optional. Attendees had the option to … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 5/8/20 08:20 AM

Battle of the Bills for Tillman County Sheriff

The filing period for County positions ended Friday, April 10. Republican Joe Don Dickey is running unopposed for County Commission, District 2. The County Commissioner is responsible for … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 4/15/20 10:22 AM

Letter from Board of Education President James Heap

Dear Frederick Bombers, This week marks the beginning of a new and unexpected experience for Oklahoma students, teachers and school staff. Although we did not anticipate ending the year this way, … more

4/8/20 11:48 AM

WOSC, ACA illustrate roadmap to virtual learning

While area public schools were looking for guidance last week from the Oklahoma Department of Education on how to proceed with the school year by implementing a Distance Learning Plan, two local … more

By Rick Carpenter
rick@altustimes.com | 4/1/20 02:01 PM

Sen. Lankford provides info on stimulus bill

Help is on the way for individuals and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus, but it will not arrive as quickly as everyone hoped. U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, speaking to … more

By Larry Miller
larry@durantdemocrat.com | 4/1/20 12:51 PM

Frederick Public Schools to move to distance learning for remainder of academic year

The Oklahoma State Board of Education met on March 25, 2020 to discuss what the remainder of the school year will look like in Oklahoma. The board unanimously voted to suspend in person learning … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader | 3/25/20 01:30 PM

Governor Stitt announces latest COVID-19 actions

OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Kevin Stitt today held a press conference to provide an update on the State’s response to COVID-19 and announce amendments to Executive Order … more

Staff Report | 3/25/20 09:55 AM

Traveler injured in motorcycle crash

A Colorado man was injured when he wrecked his motorcycle just outside Frederick March 23, 2020. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Issac Manuel Ramos, 24, was driving a 1998 … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 3/23/20 11:34 PM

Hofmeister proposes State Board of Education approve distance learning for students starting April 6, school buildings to remain closed

OKLAHOMA CITY – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced today that she will propose a Continuous Learning Plan to the State Board of Education this week to complete … more

Staff Report | 3/23/20 04:36 PM

Situation update: COVID-19

As of this advisory, there are 53 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. Results are beginning to come in from the public-private partnership with Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma (DLO), who took … more

3/20/20 03:15 PM

OSDH enters into new public-private partnership expanding Oklahoma’s capacity for COVID-19 Tests, Results

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) today announced it has entered into a new public-private partnership with Diagnostic Labs of Oklahoma (DLO) to increase the State of Oklahoma’s … more

3/20/20 01:48 PM

Emergency city council meeting held

The Frederick City Council held an Emergency Meeting March 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 110 S. 17th St. to acknowledge Mayor Eddie Whitworth’s Emergency Proclamation regarding the … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 3/18/20 08:48 PM

Governor Stitt signs SB 661 in response to COVID-19

OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Kevin Stitt, on March 18, 2020, signed Senate Bill 661, which aims to assist in the State’s efforts to proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “SB … more

Staff Report | 3/18/20 01:13 PM

Medical providers need our help

Rosalyn Hall, Local Emergency Response Coordinator serving Beckham, Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman and Washita Counties, has sent a press release regarding COVID-19 … more

Staff Report | 3/18/20 06:02 AM

Frederick Community Calendar provided

To avoid overcrowding and encourage social distancing, the retirement celebration for John Worthington has been cancelled. We know John would appreciate a card and those can be sent to John at the … more

3/17/20 04:35 PM

Situation update: COVID-19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. • As of this advisory, there are 29 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oklahoma. • The Oklahoma State … more

Staff Report | 3/17/20 12:50 PM

Situation update: COVID-19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health sent an updated press release with results for COVID-19 as of March 17, 2020. • As of this advisory, there are 17 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in … more

Staff Report | 3/17/20 11:37 AM

Frederick Community Calendar provided

John Worthington will be retiring from Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance after serving 34 years as Agent for Tillman County. There will be a come and go reception for him on Friday, March 27 from … more

3/16/20 04:35 PM

Junior livestock show held

The Tillman County Junior Livestock show was Feb. 27 - 29 at the Tillman County Fair Grounds. Participants showed pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and cattle. The sheep and goat show was held Feb. 27 … more

By Kathleen Guill
kathleen@press-leader.com | 3/13/20 01:19 PM